Word: camphor
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...information that pebbles are essential to their digestion. When approached or frightened during such relaxation he will make off at great speed. Most of the feathers now being used are from the harvest of bygone years, for the feathers will keep from 30 to 40 years if placed in camphor...
Although much has been done to industrialize Formosa, it is still predominantly agricultural, exports much rice, sugar, and tea (Oolong type especially). It is also famed for its camphor production, its headhunters. These live in the mountains, have made sorties against their civilized neighbors as recently as last April 1. But now a long electrified wire fence keeps Formosa's honest millions safe from the unruly tribes...